Leak-proof package design including reclosable zipper having slider including a full-length plow

The present invention generally relates to a leak-proof reclosable package, such as a plastic bag, that includes a zipper closure arrangement. More specifically, the present invention relates to a zipper closure arrangement having reclosable profiles and a slider device having a full-length plow to open and close the profiles as the slider is moved along the length of the profiles. A reclosable zipper closure and slider device for use with packages to open and close a pair of mating closure profiles. The closure profiles of the zipper closure include a male closure profile having a first interlocking member that is received by at least one second interlocking member formed on a female closure profile. The male closure profile further includes a sealing protrusion that is received within a mating sealing recess to provide a liquid tight seal between the two closure profiles. The slider device includes a plow member that extends past the first interlocking member when the slider device is installed on the zipper closure. Each of the closure profiles includes a spring member that contacts the top, inner surface of the slider device to provide a resilient, flexible structure to aid in installation of the slider device on the zipper closure.